Boasting everyday comfort, boyish looks, and smokin’ race track chops, the Civic Type R knocks on the door of practical sports car nirvana. A single-propeller floatplane quickly accelerated out of a charming marina in Seattle, Washington. Much to my surprise, it only took the bright-blue bird about 150 feet to take off, and within minutes […]

“Missi once asked me, ‘Why do they call them hot-hatches?’ I’d never given that too much thought before, but it’s a good question. Please, allow me to explain…” 2016 Volkswagen Golf R – The Ultimate Family Hatch A hatchback is a, well… a four-door car. Despite the fact that it’s still called a “five-door” by the […]

“The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the car equivalent to an authentic Swiss Army knife. Not only is it extremely versatile, but there’s a sense of pride that comes with owning a legendary badge.” 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Can it Family? Introduced back in 1976, my first experience with the fun little hatchback was during […]

“Two things happen as soon as the pregnancy test shows up positive. One, your world gets turned upside down. Two, an evil oversized vehicle lurks in the shadows for the next nine months using evil powers to persuade you into a boring and dreadful vehicle for the rest of your life.” By Kari Gonzalez SUVs and CUVs, the […]

“Mini spices its line up with the new and improved Mini John Cooper Works. But is a stiffer suspension, red roof and a plethora of chequered flags enough to dazzle brand loyalists?” Every year auto manufacturers tease us with flashy prototypes unveiled at auto shows around the world, yet most of the time those same […]

“I had a big smile on my face as I buckled up to drive a Scion for the first time, but after driving their newest models, it turns out my favorite of the two —is actually a Mazda” Last week I had the unique opportunity to head out to Grand Rapids, Michigan to test some bright and […]

You know what I’m talking about, a can of spray paint that can patch a hole in the Titanic, a wrench that can become a table saw. True or not, multi-purpose devices are convenient, for example: I have a screwdriver that stores about 16 different bits in its handle, and what about our smartphones? They […]

Missi and I are fortunate to see the gorgeous Focus RS in the flesh, but you may also want to see it from home, and you may even want to ask Omar Odeh Focus RS Marketing Director some questions. Well, today is your lucky day, Ford is hosting the #FocusRSchat, and you’ll be able to learn […]